How far is Cancún from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 1791 miles / 2883 kilometers / 1557 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Cancún (CUN) is 3527 miles / 5676 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 48 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1791.196 miles
- 2882.650 kilometers
- 1556.507 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1794.677 miles
- 2888.252 kilometers
- 1559.532 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Ottawa to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Cancún?
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Cancún generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |